The most important relationship I seek to nurture in the treatment room is the one a patient has with their own body. We live in a culture that teaches us to override pain, defer to outside authority, and push through discomfort. Patients often arrive hoping I can “fix” them, but the truth is, we can’t do the work for them. We can offer guidance, insight and support, but healing requires their full participation.
Jean Giblette
Jean Giblette is director of High Falls Gardens and a member of the steering committee for the Medicinal Herb Consortium. She can be contacted at www.localherbs.org.